Train disruption between Ore and Eastbourne expected to last until this afternoon
Southern announced this morning (Saturday, April 25) that train disruption between Ore and Eastbourne was expected to last until this afternoon.
Southern posted on X at 10.16am: “Disruption between Ore and Eastbourne is expected to last until at least 15:00. If you are planning to travel today, please ensure you check your journey and allow extra time to arrive at your destination. Rail replacement buses are running between Ashford International, Ham Street, Appledore and Rye. Please check journey planners for the departure times.”
UPDATE: At 2.45pm Southern announced: “Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system between Ore and Eastbourne earlier today has now ended. If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, you can claim Delay Repay.”
The disruption announcement followed a fault with the signalling system, which was reported at 4.30am.
Southern had said at 6.21am: “Service is expected to be significantly reduced between Ore and Eastbourne due to several signalling issues along this route. Services running between London Victoria, Eastbourne and Ore are expected to be cancelled. You will now need to allow an extra 45 minutes if you are travelling between these stations.”
At 7.27am Southern said: “A reduced number of services continues to run between Eastbourne and Rye.”
At 7.46am Southern said: “Tickets are being accepted at no extra cost on: Southeastern services between London, Tonbridge, and Ashford International / Hastings. London Underground services across London as required to complete your journey.
“Stagecoach buses on the following routes: between Ashford International and Ham Street; between Rye and Hastings; between Hastings and Eastbourne; between Polegate, Hampden Park and Eastbourne."
At 9.07am Southern added: “If you are travelling from Ashford International towards Brighton, you can use Southeastern services via Tonbridge to travel to St Leonard's Warrior Square or Hastings. From there, Southern services continue to run towards Rye and Brighton.”